Company:
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location: Worcester
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.
Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
Assess eligibility of research subjects in accordance with the approved protocol and all applicable regulations including HIPAA
Obtain patient consent and Human Subject Committee approvals for minimal-risk studies as delegated by IRB-approved protocol
Collect, record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol
Track study enrollment and completion of milestones
Summarize research findings and prepare presentations
Perform literature searches
Schedule patient tests and/or interviews
Conduct patient telephone follow up
Stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies as needed to maintain appropriate operations
Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health care field, or related experience
Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Additional Information:
Ideal candidate would have experience with SMI community
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.
Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
Assess eligibility of research subjects in accordance with the approved protocol and all applicable regulations including HIPAA
Obtain patient consent and Human Subject Committee approvals for minimal-risk studies as delegated by IRB-approved protocol
Collect, record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol
Track study enrollment and completion of milestones
Summarize research findings and prepare presentations
Perform literature searches
Schedule patient tests and/or interviews
Conduct patient telephone follow up
Stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies as needed to maintain appropriate operations
Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health care field, or related experience
Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Additional Information:
Ideal candidate would have experience with SMI community
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